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Matthew Osborne is raising money for Macmillan Caring Locally

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Virgin London Marathon 2011 · 17 April 2011 ·

Every year, our dedicated teams care for over 2,200 patients with life-limiting illnesses in our community. With your support, we can continue to offer this specialised care to those who need it. Please note that we are a small independent charity supporting the Macmillan Unit.

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<p><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <p>Thanks for taking the time to visit&nbsp;our "JustGiving" page.</p> </span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></strong> <p><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">We will be running the 2011 London Marathon on April 17th&nbsp;in aid of the local &ldquo;Macmillan Cancer Unit&rdquo; in Christchurch, Dorset.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; Macmillan Caring Locally is a Trust operating from offices in the Macmillan Unit, which provides funding to enhance this care, and to provide an attractive, homely environment for patients and their families and visitors.&nbsp;They also provide funds for nursing and medical equipment to improve patient treatment and comfort.&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;R</span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">unning a marathon is the most challenging and scariest thing we have probably ever done, but we hope that with support from&nbsp;our friends and family, and knowing that we are running for&nbsp;this great Charity, we will find the motivation to put in the necessary training and energy on the day to get through it.</span></strong></span></strong></p> </span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe&nbsp;&ndash; they&rsquo;ll never send them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 140%; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">So, please give generously!&nbsp; Your donations will not only support Macmillan Cancer and all those they help, but will give&nbsp;us that extra bit of&nbsp;motivation&nbsp;we need to make sure we all finish!</span></strong></p> <p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </span></strong></p> &nbsp;

Donation summary

Total
£2,470.00
+ £49.49 Gift Aid
Online
£270.00
Offline
£2,200.00

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